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Episode Archive
Click the following years to see past show schedules.
Date: January 4
Show Number: 25-1
Artist: Hanz Araki and Friends Live at Artichoke
About: The acclaimed celtic/Japanese flute/shakahachi player, headlines an all-star band at Portland's premiere acoustic venue. From the River City Folk Archives...
Date: January 11
Show Number: 25-2
Artist: Tom's Choice for his 72nd Birthday
About: Some of Tom May's favorite live performances from the past 39 years of "River City Folk"- to celebrate his 72nd birthday!
Date: January 18
Show Number: 25-3
Artist: Hank Cramer Live at Artichoke (2022 - 2)
About: Hank is one of most beloved folk-celtic perfomers in US. Hailing from Winthrop, WA, he is a consummate storyteller with an unforgettable baritone voice.
Date: January 25
Show Number: 25-4
Artist: Spencer Bohren
About: The acoustic blues have had a real renaissance this past few years. Spencer Bohren was playing frequently at Tipatinas in New Orleans long before this current craze began. We lost Spencer a few years back, but you can get a sense of his musicianship, passion for the music, in this program. What a gentleman he was...
Date: February 1
Show Number: 25-5
Artist: Best of Winterfolk
About: Some great live performances from this annual benefit for the homeless in Portland Oregon- on stage at the Alberta Rose and Aladdin Theatres in Portland. Winterfolk 36 is TONIGHT!
Date: February 8
Show Number: 25-6
Artist: William Pint and Felicia Dale Live at Artichoke
About: From the "River City Folk" archives, a rollicking perfomance from the original Artichoke location by these two revered performers of "ballads from the sea". Felicia has had health difficulties of late, so I want to dedicate this program to these two consummate singers and players.
Date: February 15
Show Number: 25-7
Artist: Larry Murante Live at Artichoke
About: Larry is a classically trained singer, but don't hold that against him! He is also a brilliant songwriter, and his powerful bartitone voice is riveting and simply splendid, His songs are short stories eloquently framed by his thoughtful melodies.
Date: February 22
Show Number: 25-8
Artist: True North - Dan Wetzel and Kristin Grainger Live at Artichoke
About: Kristen writes the songs- Dan build the instruments that they are played on - the combination is a compelling sort of magic. This year, they have performed from France, to Germany, to our own beloved Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland.
Date: March 1
Show Number: 25-9
Artist: Michael Johnathon
About: The longtime host and originator of the "Woodsongs Radio Hour" visits "River City Folk". Michael has kept the folk music flame buring for decades now, and his show is heard (as is "River City Folk" ) on stations across the USA ands beyond. He is also a fine picker, and, as you might imagine, a accomplished storyteller.
Date: March 8
Show Number: 25-10
Artist: Gary Furlow and the Loafers Live at Artichoke
About: From a live performance at Portland, Oregon's Artichoke Music in April, 2024, a wonderful compilation of Gary's original songs, with the terrific "Loafers" backing him up.
Date: March 15
Show Number: 25-11
Artist: Rik Palieri
About: A pal and acolyte of Pete Seegar, Rick has kept the tradition of the 5 string banjo being a force for good- in his live performances and international tour schedule. His memoir "Banjo Man" was published in 2020- with lots of stories and tales of Rick's travels and adventures. From the "River City Folk" archives!
Date: March 22
Show Number: 25-12
Artist: Misty River (2)
About: This popular female quartet from the Pacific Northwest cut a wide swath through the acoustic music world in the early aughts- this program reveals why they were so popular. Terrific harmonies, excellent original and traditional songs, and compelling arrangements in the bluegrass fashion!
Date: March 29
Show Number: 25-13
Artist: The Deck Boys Live at Artichoke
About: Exuberant, positive, songs- original and a couple of covers- by this talented trio of Jeffrey Sher, Brad Price, and KC Craine. Exceptional harmonies with a large dash of fun! Recorded live at Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon in 2024.
Date: April 5
Show Number: 25-14
Artist: Page/Oskay/ Ettinger (from 2004)
About: This trio was to die for. Jim Page's hard hitting songs, the evocative fiddle of Billy Oskay, and the amazing bass of Ettinger on the bottom of it all.
Date: April 12
Show Number: 25-15
Artist: Jim Salestrom (2) (from 2003)
About: Jim was a friend to all , and is sorely missed. From Kearny Nebraska, Jim went on to play with Dolly Parton, Michael Johnson, and a host of other well known artists. His own songs are simply gems.
Date: April 19
Show Number: 25-16
Artist: Orville Johnson (from 2004)
About: Probably the best multi-instrumentalist and dobro player I have ever known! What a fun program this was.
Date: April 26
Show Number: 25-17
Artist: David Rea (from 2001)
About: This popular female quartet from the Pacific Northwest cut a wide swath through the acoustic music world in the early aughts- this program reveals why they were so popular. Terrific harmonies, excellent original and traditional songs, and compelling arrangements in the bluegrass fashion!
Date: May 3
Show Number: 25-18
Artist: Bill Staines (from 2001)
About: Bill was in top form back in Omaha, when he did this program! Roseville Fair, All God's Critters, and River are just a sampling of the folk classics he penned.
Date: May 10
Show Number: 25-19
Artist: Margo Hennebach (from 2000)
About: An original voice and singing style, to compliment her distinctive lyrics.
Date: May 17
Show Number: 25-20
Artist: Bob Franke (from 2001 - program 01-41)
About: The legendary New Englad songwriter, in his only trip to Nebraska to perform.
Date: May 24
Show Number: 25-21
Artist: Kate Power and Steve Einhorn (from 2000)
About: Portland Oregon favorites! This recording was done right around the time Kate and Steve were featured on "Prairie Home Companion."
Date: May 31
Show Number: 25-22
Artist: Sky in the Road (from 2001 - program 01-47)
About: Exuberant, positive, songs- original and a couple of covers- by this talented trio of Jeffrey Sher, Brad Price, and KC Craine. Exceptional harmonies with a large dash of fun! Recorded live at Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon in 2024.
Date: June 7
Show Number: 25-23
Artist: True North - Dan Wetzel and Kristin Grainger Live at Artichoke
About: Kristen writes the songs- Dan build the instruments that they are played on - the combination is a compelling sort of magic. This year, they have performed from France, to Germany, to our own beloved Alberta Rose Theatre in Portland.
Date: June 14
Show Number: 25-24
Artist: Best of River City Folk - 30 year anniversary program - part 1
About: Part one of our 30 year retrospective of highlights from the past 30 years of performances on "River City Folk" Part of our 40 year anniversary celebration, as we wrap up "River City Folk"...
Date: June 21
Show Number: 25-25
Artist: Best of River City Folk - 30 year anniversary program - part 2
About: Part two of our 30 year retrospective of highlights from the past 30 years of performances on "River City Folk" Part of our 40 year anniversary series, as we wrap up "River City Folk".
Date: June 28
Show Number: 25-26
Artist: Best of River City Folk - 30 year anniversary program - part 3 (2)
About: Part three of our 30 year retrospective of highlights from the past 30 years of performances on "River City Folk". Part of our 40 year anniversary series, as we wrap up "River City Folk".
Date: July 5
Show Number: 25-28
Artist: TBA
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Date: July 12
Show Number: 25-29
Artist: Tillers Folly (2) Live at Artichoke
About: Songs and stories from Pacific Canada, played with excellence and fire!
Date: July 19
Show Number: 25-30
Artist: William Pint / Felicia Dale (3) (from 2013)
About: From the "River City Folk" archives, a rollicking perfomance from the original Artichoke location by these two revered performers of "ballads from the sea". Felicia has had health difficulties of late, so I want to dedicate this program to these two consummate singers and players.
Date: July 26
Show Number: 25-31
Artist: Ann Hills / Michael Smith (from 2010)
About: Two of the most storied writers and singers in acoustic music- an archive program from 2010.
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